Multiple myeloma in an adolescent

Pediatr Radiol. 1992;22(4):293-5. doi: 10.1007/BF02019864.

Abstract

The radiographic findings of a 15-year-old Brazilian male with diagnosis of multiple myeloma are described. He presented with claudication and recent onset of tender painful swelling of the right mid leg. Radiographs showed wide spread "soap bubble" lesions of the skull, long bones, spine, pelvis, ribs, shoulders, and clavicles. The diagnosis was confirmed by the presence of a plasmacytoma on tissue biopsy (femur), serum IgG gammopathy and Bence-Jones proteinuria.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Bence Jones Protein / urine
  • Bone and Bones / diagnostic imaging
  • Bone and Bones / pathology
  • Brazil / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Multiple Myeloma / diagnosis
  • Multiple Myeloma / diagnostic imaging
  • Multiple Myeloma / epidemiology*
  • Radiography

Substances

  • Bence Jones Protein